Erlanger Offers Classes And Events For May 19-22

Monday, May 12, 2014

The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for May 19-22 includes baby care and safety classes, weight management information and support groups.

Erlanger now offers online childbirth education class. The online class is an easy-to-understand interactive program that includes more than 70 videos, animated illustrations, downloadable PDF files, review quizzes and information specific to Erlanger East and Erlanger Baroness birthing services. By choosing the online childbirth program, participants will have access to all the information for six months. The cost for the courses is $25. For more information or to register for the online childbirth program and other classes and events mentioned below, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465), seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to midnight. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.

Monday, May 19
Bariatric Support Group
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) for more information.

Tuesday, May 20
Baby Care & Safety
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness (Downtown)
With times changing and discharge occurring earlier, “Baby Care” provides you with helpful items on caring for your baby at home. This class will help you plan and prepare for a safe home environment. Registration fee is $25. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 788-LINK (5465) to register.

Wednesday, May 21
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.

Thursday, May 22
Baby Care & Safety
6:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
With times changing and discharge occurring earlier, “Baby Care” provides you with helpful items on caring for your baby at home. This class will help you plan and prepare for a safe home environment. Registration fee is $25. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 788-LINK (5465) to register.

Moments to Share (Grief) Support Group
7:00 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House
For parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or in intensive care. Call 778-5149 for more information.

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